Monts Dore

#886 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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The Monts Dore are the remnant peaks of a volcanic massif situated near the center of the Massif Central, in the Auvergne region of France. They form a picturesque mountainous region, dotted with lakes, thermal springs and romanesque churches. The massif is an integral part of the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, and is known for its alpine ski areas and hiking trails. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6184 ftCoordinates: 45°31'48"N, 2°48'36"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Monts Dore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Super Besse, Puy de Sancy, Lac Pavin, Lac Chambon.

2.9 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Super Besse
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Massif Central, Super Besse is a dynamic ski area that beckons winter sports enthusiasts with its pristine slopes and breathtaking mountain vistas. This alpine gem, situated in the Auvergne region, offers a picturesque setting for an...
~1210 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Sancy, Mont Dore
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's volcanic region, the Puy de Sancy is the highest peak in the Massif Central, rising to an elevation of 1,885 meters. Located near the town of Mont Dore, this majestic mountain is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Pavin
114 min walk • Lac Pavin, nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region, is a pristine volcanic lake known for its circular shape and deep blue waters. Formed roughly 6,000 years ago by a phreatomagmatic eruption, a rare occurrence where magma meets water, the lake is the youngest...
6.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Chambon
155 min walk • Lac Chambon is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 877 m, its surface area is 0.6 km².
2.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Hermines
70 min walk • Lac des Hermines is a lake near Super-Besse, in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1350 m, its surface area is 0.14 km².
2.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Chaîne des Puys
55 min walk • The Chaîne des Puys is a north-south oriented chain of cinder cones, lava domes, and maars in the Massif Central of France. The chain is about 40 km long, and the identified volcanic features, which constitute a volcanic field, include 48 cinder cones, eight lava domes, and 15 maars and explosion craters.
5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Col de la Croix-Morand
128 min walk • Col de la Croix-Morand is a high mountain pass of the Massif Central in France, in the department of Puy de Dôme, near Clermont-Ferrand. It inspired a song by Jean-Louis Murat.
6.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Montcineyre
158 min walk • Lac de Montcineyre is a lake in Compains, Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1182 m, its surface area is 0.4 km².
5 miSW
Church
Église Saint-Quintien, Picherande
127 min walk • The Saint-Quintien church is a Catholic church located in Picherande, France. It is protected as a historical monument.
2.8 miN
Railway, Transport
Funiculaire du Capucin, Mont Dore
71 min walk • The Capucin funicular is located in the commune of Mont-Dore. It is the first electric funicular built in France and is registered as a historical monument. Its line crosses 175 meters of difference in altitude and ends at the Salon du Capucin, at...
4.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Chauvet
122 min walk • Lac Chauvet is a lake in Picherande, Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1176 m, its surface area is 0.54 km².